Manatee County Market Snapshot: January 18 – 24, 2026
Manatee County Market Snapshot: January 18-24, 2026
Strong Activity with 97.1% List Price Achievement
Market Activity
Pricing & Time on Market
Active Inventory by Price
Activity by City
Segment Performance (Overall)
Price Bands
The $250K-$500K segment dominated activity with 60 sales at a 66-day median DOM and $370,000 median price. The luxury market ($1M+) showed strong performance with 8 sales moving in just 63 days at a $1,420,000 median. The $750K-$1M band was the fastest-moving segment with 11 sales averaging only 36 days on market at $840,000 median price. Entry-level properties under $250K had limited activity with 12 sales taking 46 days at $187,950 median, while the $500K-$750K segment saw 23 sales requiring 81 days at $608,000 median price.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton led market activity with 49 sales at a 60-day median DOM and $395,000 median price. Parrish followed with strong volume of 32 sales, though taking longer at 78 days DOM with a $434,857.50 median price. Sarasota properties moved fastest at just 20.5 days for 6 sales at $395,000 median. Lakewood Ranch recorded 13 sales at 69 days DOM and $525,000 median price. Palmetto showed quick turnover with 6 sales in 28.5 days at $335,220 median. Holmes Beach luxury properties averaged 20.5 days for 4 sales at $1,475,000 median, while Anna Maria had 2 sales at 54.5 days DOM and $1,039,500 median price.
Property Types
Single-family residences dominated with 87 sales at a 59-day median DOM and $476,574 median price. Condominiums recorded 17 sales taking 53 days at $275,000 median price. Villas showed the fastest movement with 6 sales averaging just 31 days at $253,450 median price. Townhouses had limited activity with 4 sales requiring significantly longer at 185.5 days DOM and $285,000 median price, suggesting this segment faced more challenging market conditions.
Segment Performance — Single-Family
Price Bands
Single-family homes totaled 87 sales across all price bands. The $250K-$500K segment led with 48 sales at a 54-day median DOM and $375,282 median price. The $500K-$750K band recorded 21 sales taking 81 days at $620,000 median. Luxury homes ($1M+) showed strong demand with 7 sales moving in 69 days at $1,410,000 median price. The $750K-$1M segment had 10 sales averaging just 35 days at $846,476.50 median. Entry-level single-family homes under $250K had minimal activity with only 1 sale at 60 days DOM and $145,000 price.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton led single-family activity with 33 sales at 56 days median DOM and $640,000 median price. Parrish recorded strong volume with 31 sales taking 80 days at $440,845 median price. Lakewood Ranch had 10 sales moving quickly at 29 days DOM and $610,495 median price. Palmetto showed 6 sales at 28.5 days DOM and $335,220 median price. Sarasota single-family homes moved fastest with 3 sales in just 20 days at $485,000 median. Holmes Beach luxury single-family recorded 1 sale at 57 days for $3,500,000, while Anna Maria had 1 sale moving in just 1 day at $1,550,000.
Segment Performance — Condo/Townhome/Villa
Price Bands
Condo/townhome/villa sales totaled 27 transactions across all price segments. Entry-level properties under $250K led with 11 sales at a 39-day median DOM and $199,900 median price. The $250K-$500K segment recorded 12 sales taking longer at 113 days DOM and $299,500 median price. Higher-end CTV properties showed limited but quick activity: the $500K-$750K band had 2 sales at 54 days DOM and $552,000 median, while the $750K-$1M segment recorded 1 sale at 36 days and $825,000. The luxury CTV market ($1M+) had 1 sale moving rapidly in just 5 days at $2,125,000.
Geography (Cities)
Bradenton dominated CTV activity with 16 sales at 63 days median DOM and $237,450 median price. Holmes Beach luxury condos showed strong performance with 3 sales moving in just 5 days at $825,000 median price. Sarasota CTV properties recorded 3 sales at 21 days DOM and $385,000 median price. Lakewood Ranch had 3 CTV sales taking significantly longer at 192 days DOM and $275,000 median price. Parrish and Anna Maria each recorded 1 CTV sale, with Parrish at 20 days DOM and $305,000, while Anna Maria took 108 days at $529,000.
Property Types
Among CTV properties, condominiums led with 17 sales at a 53-day median DOM and $275,000 median price. Villas showed the fastest movement with 6 sales averaging just 31 days at $253,450 median price, making them the most efficient CTV property type. Townhouses faced challenges with only 4 sales requiring a lengthy 185.5 days DOM at $285,000 median price, indicating buyer resistance or pricing issues in this segment.
Actionable Playbook
- Sellers: Price villas competitively as they’re moving fastest at 31 days DOM with $253,450 median price. The $750K-$1M price band is also hot, moving in just 36 days, so consider strategic pricing in this range for quicker sales.
- Buyers: Focus on the $500K-$750K segment where properties are taking 81 days to sell, creating negotiation opportunities. Ellenton also presents potential value with longer market times, though activity is limited.
- Investors: Target the $250K-$500K segment where the highest volume occurs with 60 sales at $370,000 median price, offering the most liquidity and transaction opportunities.
- Luxury market buyers should expect a 63-day timeline for properties over $1M, indicating healthy but not rushed demand in the high-end segment.
DOM Basis: CDOM
Period: January 18-24, 2026
